How to load 135 lb

On a standard 45 lb bar, load 45 on each side. Lifters call this 1 plate.

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Target weight

The total on the bar, plates and bar together.

lb
Bar
Available plates

Turn off anything your gym does not stock and the result recalculates.

Per side

Per side: 45

Exactly 135 lb on the bar.

The calculator above starts at 135 lb. Turn off any plate your gym is missing, switch bars or add collars and it rebuilds the load.

Loading 135 lb, step by step

  1. Subtract the bar: 135 minus 45 leaves 90 lb of plates.

  2. Halve it: 45 lb goes on each side.

  3. Load the heaviest plates first, nearest the collar: 45.

  4. Collar both sides before you lift.

135 lb on other bars

The bar is part of the total, so a lighter or heavier bar changes the plates on every side.

135 lb on other bars
BarEach side
Standard (45 lb)45
Short (35 lb)45 + 5
Trap (55 lb)35 + 5
EZ curl (15 lb)35 + 25

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Frequently asked questions

How many plates is 135 lb?

On a standard 45 lb bar, load 45 on each side. Lifters call this 1 plate.

What is 135 lb in kg?

135 lb is about 61.2 kg. Plates in kg come in different sizes, so the bar is built differently: switch the calculator to kg to see the plates for the nearest load.